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6.
Takes note of the conclusions of the Tenth Conference of Heads of
State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, held at Jakarta from 1 to 6
September 1992, concerning the Mediterranean; 3/
7.
Takes note also of the "Helsinki Document 1992 - The Challenges of
Change", 4/ adopted in July 1992, whereby the heads of State or Government of
the States participating in the Conference on Security and Cooperation in
Europe agreed, inter alia, to widen their cooperation and enlarge their
dialogue with the non-participating Mediterranean States as a means to promote
social and economic development, thereby enhancing stability in the region, in
order to narrow the prosperity gap between Europe and its Mediterranean
neighbours and protect the Mediterranean ecosystems;
8.
Takes note further of the references concerning the Mediterranean
region in paragraphs 37 and 38 of the communiqué adopted at the meeting of the
Heads of Government of the countries of the Commonwealth, held at Limassol,
Cyprus, from 21 to 25 October 1993; 5/
9.
Recalls the decisions taken by the Second Ministerial Meeting of
the Western Mediterranean Countries, held at Algiers in October 1991, and the
decision concerning the forthcoming summit meeting of the Western
Mediterranean countries to be held at Tunis;
10.
Recalls also the final declaration adopted at the first regular
session of the Presidential Council of the Arab Maghreb Union, held at Tunis
from 21 to 23 January 1990; 6/
11.
Recalls further the Declaration of the European Council of
Ministers on relations between Europe and the Maghreb, 7/ issued at Lisbon on
25 June 1992, which underlines the views of the European Community and its
member States on the principles and measures capable of strengthening
stability and security and encouraging economic, social and cultural progress
in the region;
12.
Takes note of the final report of the international symposium on
the future of the Mediterranean region, held at Tunis on 4 and 5 November
1992;
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3/
See A/47/675-S/24816, annex.
4/
A/47/361-S/24370, annex.
5/
A/48/564, annex.
6/
A/45/110, annex.
7/
A/47/310, annex.
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